2018 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · CX68 NTG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its latest MOT in October 2025 at 129,158 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in oversight compared to earlier years. A failure just one week prior in September 2025 revealed an inoperative engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp and misaligned offside headlamp. While these issues were rectified for the subsequent pass, the presence of an MIL fault suggests potential underlying electronic or sensor issues that the owner ignored until the test failed. The mileage profile indicates high usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging over 16,000 miles per annum. A significant surge in usage occurred between September 2022 and September 2023, where the vehicle covered 35,601 miles in a single year. Since then, the usage remains high, with 14,384 miles logged between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This consistent heavy mileage places considerable strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, which explains the recurring wear noted in the record. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and steering geometry, as the rear anti-roll bar bush was flagged in 2024 and front tyres have shown consistent edge wear in both 2023 and 2024. This uneven tyre wear often indicates alignment issues or worn suspension bushings that have not been fully addressed. The 2025 failure regarding the MIL requires a diagnostic scan to ensure the code was not simply cleared while a deeper fault persists. Given the high mileage, a thorough inspection of the brake discs, turbocharger, and clutch assembly is essential to ensure the vehicle has not reached the stage of major component failure interval.